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Budget boost for Free 3D Hands

Treasurer announces Free 3D Hands as the 2024 Victorian State Budget charity.

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08 May 2024
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Council

Integrity matters: councils on notice

State Government introduces new legislation to improve council governance and integrity and inquiry into funding and service delivery.

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07 May 2024
Crime

Savage brothers face prison

A sentencing date is scheduled for May 10 at Latrobe Valley County Court.

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07 May 2024
News

Pump track in the pipeline

A draft strategy investigating avenues for creating a mountain bike, BMX, or pump track in Bass Coast has been released.

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07 May 2024
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Community

Jennifer’s decade of service recognised

The Cowes CWA President Karen Graham recently presented a 10 year Service Award to Jennifer Walsh.

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Upcoming Events

16 March - 31 May
Events

Pyramid Rock Gallery Art Exhibition

A contemporary art exhibition influenced by place, by time spent on Phillip Island and Bass Coast. A myriad of patterns in the landscape juxtapose industry and tourism. Abstracted forms of nature interweave farming, wildlife and a diverse community

Saturday, 16th March 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
13 April - 26 May
Events

Lindy Yeates - My Island Home exhibition

Printmaker and artist Lindy Yeates solo art exhibition at the Berninneit Art Gallery.

Saturday, 13th April 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
11 May
Events

Mother’s Day high tea

Lighten Up Theatre invites you to their first fundraiser of the year. Local live entertainment, market stalls and raffle on the day

Saturday, 11th May 2024
1:00pm - 3:30pm
1:00pm - Mother's Day high tea
Mother's Day high tea
12 May
Events

A Mother’s Day family footy festival

More than 3000 people are expected to come and celebrate a football double-header on Sunday May 12 at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve The Mother’s Day event celebrates the second year of Bass Coast’s partnership with the Hawthorn Football Club and...

Sunday, 12th May 2024
10:30am - 5:00pm
10:30am - Football double-header
Football double-header
Health & Wellbeing

Take care and be aware of alternative care services this winter

Paramedics are urging Victorians to access alternative care options and get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations now before winter.

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1 hour ago
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Feasibility licences for offshore wind projects

The Federal Government has awarded its first feasibility licences for offshore wind projects, off Gippsland.

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2 hours ago
Entertainment

Dive into the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival

Fish Creek is gearing up for the arrival of the much-anticipated Tea Cosy Festival.

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2 hours ago
Education

Little Shop of Horrors is riotous fun!

Last weekend, Newhaven College’s Senior School presented their production, Little Shop of Horrors.

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22 hours ago

Upcoming Events

16 March - 31 May
Events

Pyramid Rock Gallery Art Exhibition

A contemporary art exhibition influenced by place, by time spent on Phillip Island and Bass Coast. A myriad of patterns in the landscape juxtapose industry and tourism. Abstracted forms of nature interweave farming, wildlife and a diverse community

Saturday, 16th March 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
Exhibition at Pyramid Rock Gallery
13 April - 26 May
Events

Lindy Yeates - My Island Home exhibition

Printmaker and artist Lindy Yeates solo art exhibition at the Berninneit Art Gallery.

Saturday, 13th April 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
10:00am - Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
Berninneit - Cowes Cultural Centre
11 May
Events

Mother’s Day high tea

Lighten Up Theatre invites you to their first fundraiser of the year. Local live entertainment, market stalls and raffle on the day

Saturday, 11th May 2024
1:00pm - 3:30pm
1:00pm - Mother's Day high tea
Mother's Day high tea
12 May
Events

A Mother’s Day family footy festival

More than 3000 people are expected to come and celebrate a football double-header on Sunday May 12 at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve The Mother’s Day event celebrates the second year of Bass Coast’s partnership with the Hawthorn Football Club and...

Sunday, 12th May 2024
10:30am - 5:00pm
10:30am - Football double-header
Football double-header
Sport
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Surfing

Junior Titles wrap up at Phillip Island

Woolworths Victorian Junior Surfing Titles overall results and Round 3 Finals results.

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08 May 2024
Surfing

GromSearch heading our way

In October this year the island will host the Rip Curl GromSearch.

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08 May 2024
Football

A Mother’s Day family footy festival

More than 3000 people are expected to come and celebrate a football double-header on Sunday May 12.

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08 May 2024
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Pet Week - Photo gallery

Photos submitted by some of our readers as part of our Pet Week feature.

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01 May 2024
Netball

Good potential from C Grade

Scores: Kilcunda Bass: 33 def Phillip Island: 18.

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30 Apr 2024
Netball

Tough time for B Grade

Scores: Kilcunda Bass: 49 def Phillip Island: 26.

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30 Apr 2024
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Videos

Bees swarm Cape Woolamai home

“Bees will swarm in the outdoors within a couple of hundred metres of a hive. From that swarm they will send out scouts to find somewhere to move to live.” To learn more about local swarms, read last year’s informative interview with Phillip...

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28 Sep 2021
Videos

We’re vaccinated, are you?

WE’RE VACCINATED, ARE YOU? The Covid-19 vaccine is our best shot at keeping us all safe. So we’ve teamed up with our mates at the Advertiser to encourage everyone to get the jab. Join our vaccination heroes and get the jab to protect you, your...

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06 Sep 2021
News

Cowes jetty update

Work on the Cowes jetty is proceeding as part of upgrade that started last year to improve safety and accessibility of the pier. The jetty remains open while work proceeds. However there may be slightly restricted access to some areas, at times

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04 Jun 2021